THU. BRIEF: Qobuz Launches US Hi-Res Streaming – Music Supervisor Awards – Beatport + DJ City – Sofar – More

THURSDAY 2.14.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Marshmello Fortnite Concert May Reveal Next Realm For Artists

While the idea of performing to thousands may be dream for many artists, DJ Marshmello took things to an even higher level, with a recent in-game Fortnite concert which drew. Continue reading

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YouTube’s ContentID System Being Repurposed By Blackmailers Thanks To Its Failings

YouTube's content ID system has long been maligned by the music industry for its multifaceted failings. The minimal staffing YouTube provides regarding copyright claims has left the system vulnerable to. Continue reading

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Amuse To Utilize Machine Learning To Calculate Royalty Advances

Royalty advances are typically an unpredictable shot in the dark about what an artist is worth, with publishers seeking to keep it as low as possible, while artists work to. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Ingrooves – The TikTok Music Scam – Tidal Adds Artist, Song Blocking – More

WEDNESDAY 2.13.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Identity Theft New Trend In Music Piracy

Music piracy has existed as long the music industry itself, but like every thing else in the biz, it's constantly changing and adapting. The most recent trend appears be impersonation,. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Shutdown Continues

The suspension of all music crowdfunding campaigns on PledgeMusic continued Tuesday, six days after they began. The company has been silent since last week, leaving thousands of musicians in the. Continue reading

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16 Best New Gear Releases Featured At NAMM 2019

Following the National Association of Music Merchants 2019 gathering, Michael Hahn highlights some the most exciting music tech releases/announcements from this years event, and wheat they suggest about music tech. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Grammy Hits and Misses ~ Music Industry Splits On Article 13 ~ Spotify vs Ad Blockers ~ More

Monday 2.11.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, we heard concerns about just how much Spotify's podcast play will work out, rumors that the streaming giant will 'declare war' on songwriters following a. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Climbing to the top of Hypebot's 'Most Read' charts this week, we had articles covering the disparities in 2018's streaming rates, a dire warning on how your role in the. Continue reading

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